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20 August 2026

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A bright and engaging set of 8 Unknown Values Anchor Charts designed for pupils working within Second Level Curriculum for Excellence.

These colourful, primary-friendly posters introduce unknown values in a clear and accessible way, helping learners understand how missing numbers can be represented using symbols or letters and how inverse operations can be used to find them.

WHAT IS INCLUDED?
What Are Unknown Values?
Unknown Values in Addition
Unknown Values in Subtraction
Unknown Values in Multiplication
Unknown Values in Division
Using Inverse Operations
Unknown Values in Simple Equations
Unknown Value Problem Solving

SKILLS COVERED
Understanding what an unknown value is
Recognising missing numbers in calculations
Using symbols and letters to represent unknown values
Finding unknown values in addition calculations
Finding unknown values in subtraction calculations
Finding unknown factors in multiplication
Finding unknown values in division
Using multiplication and division as inverse operations
Using addition and subtraction as inverse operations
Keeping number sentences and equations balanced
Solving simple equations
Substituting answers back in to check solutions
Applying unknown-value skills to real-life problems
Using mathematical vocabulary accurately

EACH ANCHOR CHART FEATURES
Bright, child-friendly primary design
Clear mathematical explanations
Colour-coded examples
Step-by-step methods
Visual representations
Worked examples
Key mathematical vocabulary
Helpful reminders and top tips
Opportunities for problem solving

PERFECT FOR
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Second Level Numeracy and Mathematics
Early algebra
Maths working walls
Whole-class teaching
Guided maths
Independent reference
Revision and consolidation
Classroom displays
Supporting progression towards equations

The posters build progressively from understanding the idea of an unknown value to finding missing values across all four operations and applying these skills within simple equations and problem-solving contexts.

Curriculum: Curriculum for Excellence
Level: Second Level
Subject: Numeracy and Mathematics
Topic: Unknown Values / Early Algebra
Pages: 8

A colourful and practical classroom resource for helping learners develop confidence with missing numbers, inverse operations, unknown values and early algebraic thinking.

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Patterns and Relationships KS2/Second Level Anchor Chart Bundle

A colourful and comprehensive Patterns & Relationships Anchor Chart Bundle designed for pupils working within Second Level Curriculum for Excellence. This bundle brings together 7 complete maths anchor chart packs, giving you 56 bright, primary-friendly posters covering number patterns, sequences and early algebra. Each poster provides clear explanations, worked examples, key vocabulary and visual support to help learners build confidence with increasingly abstract mathematical ideas. WHAT’S INCLUDED? Number Patterns – 8 Anchor Charts Understanding number patterns Finding the rule Addition and subtraction patterns Multiplicative patterns Increasing and decreasing sequences Missing numbers Patterns involving negative numbers Number-pattern problem solving Square & Triangular Numbers – 8 Anchor Charts Understanding square numbers Building square numbers Understanding triangular numbers Building triangular numbers Square number patterns Triangular number patterns Comparing square and triangular numbers Problem solving Fibonacci Sequence – 8 Anchor Charts Introducing the Fibonacci sequence Building the sequence Continuing Fibonacci patterns Exploring number relationships Missing Fibonacci numbers Fibonacci in nature The Fibonacci spiral Fibonacci problem solving Missing Numbers – 8 Anchor Charts Understanding missing numbers Addition and subtraction Multiplication and division Sequences and patterns Using inverse operations Place value and number relationships Multi-step problems Checking answers Unknown Values – 8 Anchor Charts What are unknown values? Unknowns in addition Unknowns in subtraction Unknowns in multiplication Unknowns in division Using inverse operations Simple equations Unknown-value problem solving Expressions – 8 Anchor Charts What are expressions? Parts of an expression Writing expressions from words Evaluating expressions Like and unlike terms Expressions vs equations Function machines Expression problem solving Equations – 8 Anchor Charts What is an equation? Parts of an equation One-step equations Two-step equations Keeping equations balanced Equations with brackets Checking solutions Real-life equation problems SKILLS COVERED This bundle supports pupils with: Recognising and describing patterns Finding and explaining rules Continuing number sequences Identifying missing values Using negative numbers in patterns Understanding square and triangular numbers Exploring the Fibonacci sequence Using inverse operations Understanding variables and unknowns Introducing algebraic notation Writing and evaluating expressions Solving equations Keeping equations balanced Substituting values Checking solutions Applying knowledge to problem solving Explaining mathematical thinking EACH ANCHOR CHART FEATURES Bright, engaging primary-style design Clear child-friendly explanations Colour-coded worked examples Key mathematical vocabulary Step-by-step strategies Helpful reminders and top tips Visual representations Problem-solving opportunities PERFECT FOR ±Ê5â€Ñï7 Second Level Numeracy and Mathematics Maths working walls Whole-class teaching Guided maths Independent pupil reference Revision and consolidation Early algebra Number-pattern topics Classroom displays Supporting transition towards Third Level These resources are designed to work together progressively, moving learners from recognising simple patterns and number relationships through to working confidently with unknown values, expressions and equations. Curriculum: Curriculum for Excellence Level: Second Level Subject: Numeracy and Mathematics Topic: Patterns & Relationships Resources: 7 complete packs Total Anchor Charts: 56 A ready-to-use bundle for creating a consistent and colourful maths working wall while supporting pupils throughout an entire Patterns and Relationships topic.

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